Dental Laboratory Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Muskogee, OK is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician to design and fabricate complex dental and intra-oral maxillofacial appliances in collaboration with Prosthodontists and oral surgeons.

The role requires extensive knowledge of oral anatomy, dentition, and laboratory materials. Work is in the Dental Service at the Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic; schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Relocation may be considered for commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying by education.
• Education credits from DOE-recognized institutions only.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• This federal vacancy is with Veterans Health Administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate complex removable and fixed oral-maxillofacial appliances.
• Assist in prescription development and evaluation with dental staff.
• Plan workflow, scheduling and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Operate equipment to construct dental restorations.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Dental Service at the Ernest Childers Department of Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic. The primary purpose of the Dental Laboratory Technician is to directly collaborate with trained Prosthodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, General Dentists and Dental Residents to design and fabricate complex dental or intra-oral maxillofacial appliances.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Assignments require thorough knowledge of oral anatomy, tooth morphology and dentition, a thorough knowledge of laboratory materials, tools, and equipment and a very high degree of skill in their use.

Major duties involve the design, fabrication or modification of complex removable and fixed oral-maxillofacial appliance including tooth supported crown and bridge, implant supported crown and bridge, tooth or implant supported partial denture, conventional or implant supported complete denture, maxillary obturator, mouth guards, occlusal guards, fluoride trays, or any other dental appliance needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Exercise overall management and operation of design and fabrication of complex dental intra-oral appliances. Works in conjunction with the professional dental staff in the treatment and care of disabled veterans to include removable and semi-fixed partial dentures, complete dentures, crowns, fixed bridges, intra-oral implants, and sub-mandibular Bosker implants.

Assists in the prescription of all prosthetic devices as a consultant to the staff dentists, oral surgeons, first- and second-year general practice residents, in developing the design of complex dental intra-oral appliances. Assists in the evaluation of impression and final products as related to the specifications of the prescription, fit, and aesthetic value of the restoration.

Exercises responsibility for the operation of the laboratory involving removeable and fixed prosthodontics, implants, planning, and scheduling. Plans workflow and establishes work methods, procedures and evaluates products. Utilizes proficient technical knowledge in all areas of removable and fixed prosthodontics as well as implants. Operates equipment necessary to construct these dental restorations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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